It was built in 1104 for the kings of the Koryo Dynasty as a summer palace and became one of the main palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace is connected to the Jongmyo Shrine which was used for sacrificial rites in the Joseon Dynasty. The palace faces east to west, instead of the usual north to south. Admission: Adults (19 to 64 years old): 1,000 won; Groups: 800; Children (7 to ...
The National Museum and Riyadh Zoo are safe bets for enjoyable places to take children and the Desert Diamond hunt is family friendly, even if it does take an entire day. The Ice Skating center is also a great distraction for the children, especially since the center also contains tennis courts, a bowling alley, and a restaurant. ...
This is an exotic shrine popular amongst locals as well as foreigners. People pay their respects to Brahma and take in the grandeur of this shrine. Address: Ploenchit ...
The Jade Emperor Pagoda is one of the most elegantly decorated pagodas in Ho Chi Minh City and is dedicated to several Chinese-Vietnamese divinities. A collection of statues, wood carvings and fancy tiles on the roof are also an attraction. Location: Mai Thi Luu, District 3 ...